How to Dial In "Warning Signs" by Band of Horses - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Warning Signs"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Things Are Great (2022). Things Are Great is the sixth studio album by the American indie rock band Band of Horses, released on March 4, 2022, on BMG. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Band of Horses' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Warning Signs" Tone
What guitar did Band of Horses use on "Warning Signs"?
The guitar on "Warning Signs" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Warning Signs" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Warning Signs" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Warning Signs" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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